Classic Car and Antique Tractor Parade Added to State Fair

HURON, S.D. – A parade has been added to the classic car show and antique tractor show at this year’s South Dakota State Fair. The two shows and parade are part of the AARP Centennial Stage entertainment lineup.

The classic car show and parade is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 3, while the antique tractor show and parade sponsored by Stan’s is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 4. Parades will be held daily at 10 a.m., with the shows running from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Farm Bureau Ave. on 3rd Street will be the focal point of the parade.

Entries are being taken for both shows. Registration forms can be found on the SD State Fair website, www.sdstatefair.com, under the Special Events section.

The 2016 SD State Fair will run from Thursday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Sept. 5. Channel Seeds Preview night will be Wednesday, Aug. 31. This year’s theme is “Thrills, Squeals and Ferris Wheels.” For more information on State Fair events, contact the Fair office at 800-529-0900, visit www.sdstatefair.com or find them on Facebook or Twitter.

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